DISCOUNTS: When registering multiple children or for multiple sessions, you will receive a discount.You MUST purchase the sessions together and/or register the children at the same time, in order to recevie the discounted price.

Toddlers: This class is an orientation to the aquatic environment. It helps children feel comfortable in the water with the help of their parent. *Each child must be accompanied by 1 adult during the lesson.Exploring the poolBeing passed between adults Playing with water toys Blowing bubblesKicking with parent Arm movement Laying on back in the water

Preschool: This is an introductory level and is designed to making swimmers comfortable in the water without a parent. It focuses on teaching them how to have fun and stay safe.orientation to the aquatic environment without parententering & exiting the waterblowing bubbles through mouth & noseputting face in the waterintroduction to bobbingfront & back glidesintroduction to arm and leg movementexploring floating on front and back introduction to water safety

Level 1: This level focuses on the most basic skills of learning how to swim and feeling comfortable in the water.

front and back floats and glidessubmerge whole head (bobbing)open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objectscombined arm and leg actions on front and backtread water using arm and hand actionsrecover to vertical position

Level 2: This level enables children to gain greater independence in the water by achieving success with fundamental skills.tread water, using arm and leg motions gliding on front and back for 5 yardsfreestyle back crawlturning over from front to back and back to frontjumping into water without being caughtfloating on front and back on own submerge entire head for 3 seconds blow bubbles submerging head in a rhythmic pattern

Level 3: This level is a continuation of building on skills learned in level 2 and gaining comfort in greater water depthsjumping into deep water from the side perform rotary breathing with the body in a horizontal positiongliding off wall freestyle back stroke elementary backstroke kickretrieving objects from underwatertreading water on ownkneeling dive butterfly – kick and body motion

Level 4: In this level swimmers develop more variety of strokes and improve on those learned previously. elementary backstroke- arms and legsdeep water object retrieval rotary breathingfreestylebackstroke scissors kick and sidestrokewhip kick and breaststrokeintro to turning at walldiving in standing positionsusing safe diving rulesswimming underwater

Level 5: This level furthers swimmers' stroke refinement and works towards gaining confidence in each individual stroke. alternate breathinglong shallow divefreestyleelementary backstrokebackstrokesidestrokebreaststroke dolphin kick and butterflyturns on front/backsurface divetreading water with different kicks

Level 6: This is the most advanced level offered. The class is focused on improving techniques of all strokes as well as building endurance.Freestyle 100+ yards continuousBackstroke 100+ yards continuous elementary backstrokebreaststrokebutterfly sidestroke treading water divingfreestyle flip turnbackstroke flip turnbreaststroke turnbreaststroke pullout and turnbutterfly turnRefine each stroke to swim with ease and efficiency over a distance

Group Lessons for Adults

Adult Beginner: This is an introductory level for adults. It will help establish a comfort level in the water as well as the basics of freestyle and backstroke.

Adult Beginner Intermediate: This level is for those between the beginner swimmer level and a lap swimmer. It is will help in becoming a more proficent swimmer.

Adult Intermediate:The intermediate class is designed for those who are comfortable swimming laps. It focuses on reviewing and improving technique in freestyle and backstroke as well as introducing elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.

*NOTE- NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER REGISTERING FOR ANY LESSONS. (Group or Private)

AQUA FITNESS CLASSES

A fun, low-impact workout, in the water. Thisclass focuses on increasing flexibility, balance and corestrengthening. It's a perfect workout for all ages!Class takes place in the wading pool (3-4 foot area.) Water shoes are recommended, but not required.

*Discounted rates only apply when signing up for the specified number of lessons associated with that price.

Times and dates of lessons are determined based on individual participant as well as instructor and pool availability. Lessons are subject to change, based on Dillon Pool availability. Please check the detailed pool schedule at the top of the page.

Changes to regularly scheduled lessons need to be done 24 hours in advance. Any changes after that point will be charged as a lesson. All no-shows will be charged.

Lesson schedules generally coincide with the Princeton University Academic Calender.

(NO LESSONS ON SUNDAYS)

FALL SEMESTER: Mid-September-Beginning of December

SPRING SEMESTER: Mid-February- Beginning of May

SUMMER: Mid-June-Beginning of August

American Red Cross Certification Courses

If you would like to sign up for a course that does not have dates, please email knaudts@princeton.edu to express your interest!

Lifeguard Training Courses

New Blended Learning Program - Online assignments to be completed prior to in-class skill sessions. Instructions to access the online assignments will be emailed out, about one week prior to the first day of class.

New Blended Learning Program - Online assignments to be completed with in-class skill sessions. Instructions to access the online assignments will be emailed out, about one week prior to the first day of class.

***All participants are required to pass a pre-test. Those who do not pass will be be charged a $150 processing fee and receive a refund for the remaining balance. If at the conclusion of the course, the participant fails any of the final tests (written or physical) no refund will be given.***